Info Needed Please

[steve hansl]

I am looking at a machine called the Mach 1,does anyone use one or know much about them.Thanks ,Steve.

[dirtclod]

Looks like a made in China knockoff that will sew a 1/2 inch of leather. http://www.leightons.ca/catalog-general.html

[Art]

That is Leighton's (in Alberta) version of the GA5-1 machine. They properly rework it to sew leather. Still not needle feed though, try their Mach 3 for that.

Art

  On 3/8/2011 at 2:26 AM, steve hansl said:

I am looking at a machine called the Mach 1,does anyone use one or know much about them.Thanks ,Steve.

[steve hansl]

Thanks for the replies,what about the GA5-1R?Also,sorry for my ignorance,what is a needle feed machine.I am a cobbler with an Adler patcher and a Landis outsole stitcher,that is my experience with stitchers.

[Art]

The "R" means the machine has reverse, otherwise pretty much the same. A needle feed machine has a feed mechanism where the needle goes into the material and then advances the material by moving the needle. These machines have alternating feet with the center foot moving with the needle. Some of these machines additionally have a drop feed (feed dogs also assist with moving the material). When sewing multiple layers of material, this system is helpful. Most machines for canvas and upholstery shops also use this system.

Art

  On 3/9/2011 at 2:02 AM, steve hansl said:

Thanks for the replies,what about the GA5-1R?Also,sorry for my ignorance,what is a needle feed machine.I am a cobbler with an Adler patcher and a Landis outsole stitcher,that is my experience with stitchers.

[steve hansl]

Thanks for the explanation Art.I ordered the GA5-1R from Ron the Techsew guy in Montreal,so I should see it delivered in about 10 days.